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They say journalists never truly clock out. But for Christian, that’s not just a metaphor, it’s a lifestyle. By day, he navigates the ever-shifting tides of the cryptocurrency market, wielding words like a seasoned editor and crafting articles that decipher the jargon for the masses. When the PC goes on hibernate mode, however, his pursuits take a more mechanical (and sometimes philosophical) turn. Christian’s journey with the written word began long before the age of Bitcoin. In the hallowed halls of academia, he honed his craft as a feature writer for his college paper. This early love for storytelling paved…

TLDR: Arch Network introduces a platform to make Bitcoin productive by enabling real yield and base-layer activity. The project targets institutional adoption with Bitcoin-backed settlement for real-world asset tokenization. Institutions may shift toward Bitcoin as the preferred settlement layer due to its neutrality and liquidity. Arch completes 18 months of development, bringing DeFi and tokenization directly to Bitcoin’s base layer. The tokenization wave is here, and this time Bitcoin might lead it. Institutions are preparing to move real-world assets like stocks and real estate onchain. Yet most of that activity still lives on Ethereum and Solana. Now, a project called…

TLDR President Donald Trump has nominated Michael Selig to lead the CFTC. Selig replaces Brian Quintenz, whose confirmation was derailed by pressure from the Winklevoss twins. Selig currently serves as the chief counsel for the SEC’s crypto task force. He previously worked at Willkie Farr & Gallagher in their asset management practice. The Senate must confirm Selig’s appointment, which is expected after the ongoing government shutdown. President Donald Trump has nominated Michael Selig as the new chair of the Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC), replacing Brian Quintenz. Selig’s nomination comes after pressure from Tyler and Cameron Winklevoss, co-founders of the…

Defense startup Unusual Machines has secured its largest military supply contract to date after the Pentagon approved a new purchase of drone parts for the US Army. The company confirmed it will produce 3,500 drone motors along with other parts that the Army requested. The order is part of a wider effort to expand American-made drone capabilities. Donald Trump Jr. holds about 331,580 shares in Unusual Machines, valued at roughly $4 million at the time of disclosure. The company said the Army has also signaled interest in ordering an additional 20,000 components next year. Unusual’s CEO Allan Evans described it…

SpaceX has again transferred Bitcoin worth millions of dollars to news wallets, with $134 million in the flagship cryptocurrency moved on Friday, October 24. Summary Elon Musk’s SpaceX has again transferred Bitcoin to new wallets. Data from Arkham shows the aerospace company moved nearly $134 million worth of BTC on Oct. 24, 2025. SpaceX also moved $268 million worth of Bitcoin this week, breaking three months of inactivity. Onchain data from blockchain analytics firm Arkham shows a wallet linked to the aerospace company, which is owned by Elon Musk, transferred over $133.7 million worth of Bitcoin (BTC) to new wallets.…

TLDR: The Clarity Act splits crypto oversight between the SEC and CFTC to end years of regulatory confusion. Exchanges will need real-time surveillance and proof-of-reserves to stop wash trading and fake liquidity. Fake trading volume could drop by up to 40%, improving transparency but increasing short-term volatility. Institutional capital may return as manipulation risks fall and compliance frameworks take hold. Crypto traders may soon find their favorite playgrounds under tighter scrutiny.  The U.S. Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025, or “Clarity Act,” seeks to finally settle who polices what in crypto trading. It divides power between the SEC and…

TLDR: Applied DNA Sciences raised up to $58M through a private placement led by institutional DeFi and TradFi investors. The firm launched a yield-focused BNB treasury strategy holding more than $17M in BNB and BNB trust units. The company achieved $2.9M in annualized cost savings while shifting to a digital asset treasury model. Applied DNA’s BNB exposure includes 10,647 BNB tokens and an additional $5.3M direct purchase as of October 2025. Applied DNA Sciences has made a bold move that’s turning heads in biotech and crypto.  The company closed a private placement deal worth up to $58 million, setting the…

TLDR The FCA has filed a civil lawsuit against HTX in the High Court of London. HTX is accused of promoting crypto services to UK consumers without authorization. The case names four unidentified individuals connected to HTX’s marketing activities. The FCA stated that the action is meant to protect UK consumers and financial stability. HTX has been linked to Justin Sun, who serves as an adviser to the platform. UK regulators have filed a civil lawsuit against HTX, the crypto exchange linked to Justin Sun, in London’s High Court. The Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) accuses HTX of promoting crypto services…

Midnight airdrop enters its next stage after the project mints all 24 billion NIGHT tokens on Cardano. Summary Cardano price fell 6.5% despite the excitement around the Midnight mint Midnight minted 24 billion NIGHT tokens on the Cardano Network The project has entered the Scavenger Mine phase, ahead of the Redemption phase One of Cardano’s most anticipated projects, the privacy-focused sidechain Midnight, hit a major milestone. However, despite this, Cardano saw increased volatility due to broader bearish market conditions. On Wednesday, October 22, the price of Cardano (ADA) fell 6.5%, from levels near weekly highs at $0.6718 to $0.6304. This…

AVAX price continued its downtrend today, Oct. 22, as the recent crypto market recovery faded. It has formed a giant megaphone pattern that points to a rebound soon. Summary Avalanche price has crashed and moved into a bear market this year. The developers will launch the Granite testnet next week. Technical analysis points to an AVAX price rebound. Avalanche (AVAX) token crashed below the key support at $20 for the first time this week. It has tumbled by 45% from its highest level in September.  Avalanche prepares for Granite upgrade AVAX price has crashed despite several major bullish catalysts. For…